Phase II of the northern extension section of Metro Line 13 in south China's tech hub of Shenzhen City officially went into operation on Sunday, adding approximately 19.25 kilometers of new track to the city's expanding rail network with 11 more stations.
With the new section now connected to the line's phase I, the commuting time between the central areas of Guangming District and Nanshan District has been shortened to 45 minutes, significantly improving cross-district travel efficiency.
The extension section links key locations including the Shenzhen Bay Port, the Nanshan Science and Technology Park and the Guangming Science City, creating a vital transportation artery that facilitates seamless flow of personnel and resources across the city.
As a major infrastructure project, the new section is expected to bolster Shenzhen's high-quality development and deepen integration within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area city cluster in south China.
Shenzhen metro line 13 sees extension of 11 more stations northward
A concert was held in Beijing on Monday evening in celebration of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
Party and state leaders Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, and Han Zheng joined about 3,000 people to watch the performance, titled "Putting the People First."
Held at the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing, the concert featured five segments, honoring revolutionary martyrs, recalling military-civilian solidarity during the years of the revolutionary wars, and depicting development during the years of socialist revolution and construction.
Performers also showcased China's transformations since reform and opening-up, and highlighted the country's achievements in the new era.
As the performance drew to a close, the audience rose to chorus the song "Without the Communist Party, There Would Be No New China."
Representatives of foreign experts working in China were also invited to the event.
China holds concert to celebrate 105th founding anniversary of CPC
